Viking Veterinary Hospital Moscow

11/01/2026

Meet Minnie!

Sweet Minnie came to Viking Veterinary Hospital for some gastrointestinal upset and received the care she needed to start feeling better!
While visiting us, Minnie was a huge fan of showing off all her tricks, she enjoyed her time being the center of our team's attention! 🐾✨ We’re happy to share that she’s on the road to recovery! 💕

10/31/2026

🎃🏆 AND THE HOWL-O-WEEN WINNERS ARE…! 🐾👻
A huge thank-you to everyone who participated in Viking Veterinary Hospital’s Pet Costume Contest! The costumes were absolutely spooktacular, and we loved seeing all your creative, silly, and adorable entries!
🥇 1st Place: Momo the Squishmallow - Submitted by Marisa W.
🥈 2nd Place: Ghost Dogs - Submitted by Shanda B.
🥉 3rd Place: Reindeer Dog - Submitted by Amber B.

👏 Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who liked, commented, and helped make this contest such a treat!

We had a paw-sitively wonderful time celebrating Halloween with our amazing pet-loving community.

Happy Howl-o-ween from all of us at Viking Veterinary Hospital! 🎃🐾

10/30/2026

🎃🍫 SPOOKY SEASON REMINDER: CHOCOLATE IS TOXIC TO DOGS! 🐾
Halloween candy may be a treat for us, but it can be dangerous for our four-legged family members! Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs. The risk depends on the type and amount of chocolate eaten, as well as your dog’s size.

🚨 Signs of chocolate toxicity may include:
Vomiting and diarrhea
Restlessness or hyperactivity
Increased heart rate
Excessive thirst or urination
Tremors or seizures in severe cases

🍬 Keep these Halloween treats out of paw’s reach!
🍫 Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are especially dangerous.
🍭 Keep candy bowls, trick-or-treat bags, and chocolate wrappers away from curious noses.
🎃 Remind children not to share Halloween treats with pets!
⚠️ Think your dog got into the candy stash? Don’t wait for symptoms to appear! Contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

Let’s keep Halloween fun, safe, and fright-free for every member of the family! 🐶🧡

From all of us at Viking Veterinary Hospital, have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃🐾

10/29/2026

🔎 WHAT’S THAT WEDNESDAY? 🩻 | PART 2 - THE REVEAL!
Did you guess correctly? 👀🐾
The ultrasound revealed an intestinal intussusception, this occurs when one section of the intestine slides inside another, similar to a telescope collapsing. This can obstruct the passage of food and blood flow to the affected area, making it a serious condition that often requires surgery.
But what caused the intussusception? Our patient ingested p**p bags!
❤️ The good news? Our patient underwent surgery and made a full recovery!

10/28/2026

🔎 WHAT’S THAT WEDNESDAY? 🐾 | DOUBLE FEATURE! PART 1!
This week, we’re giving you two clues! 👀 Take a look at the radiograph and ultrasound from the same patient and put your diagnostic skills to the test.

What do you think is going on with this patient? Do these two images give you any clues?
💬 Share your guesses in the comments below!
👀 Stay tuned for the reveal to see if you guessed correctly!

10/28/2026

🎉🐾 NATIONAL VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK AT VIKING VETERINARY HOSPITAL! 🐾🎉
This year, we celebrated our entire Viking team with a week full of appreciation, fun, and a little bit of chaos! 💙 From themed days to friendly competition and plenty of treats, we had so much fun celebrating the amazing people who make our hospital special.
Here’s a look at our week of festivities! 👇
☕ Sunday – Caffeine & Chaos: Kicking off the week fueled by coffee and ready for anything!
🦆 Monday – The Great Viking Duck Hunt: A little friendly hunting to bring some fun to the workday!
🌮 Tuesday – Techs & Tacos: Celebrating our team with tacos and appreciation for all they do.
🧁 Wednesday – Code Brown Bake-Off: Bringing out everyone's baking skills for a deliciously competitive day of chocolate treats!
🍿 Thursday – Snack Attack Thursday: Keeping our team fueled with plenty of snacks and goodies! The great Bandit Hunt - Find Bandit and get a prize.
🏅 Friday – Tech Olympics: A little friendly competition, lots of laughs, and some Viking team spirit!
🍽️ Saturday – Potluck Night: Wrapping up the week by sharing good food, great company, and time together as a team.
While National Veterinary Technician Week shines a spotlight on our incredible veterinary technicians, we took this opportunity to celebrate our entire staff. From the treatment room to the front desk, every member of our team plays an important role in caring for our patients and supporting their families.
To our Viking crew: thank you for your compassion, dedication, hard work, and all the little things you do every day to make a difference. We appreciate you more than words can say! ❤️🐾

10/27/2026

🐾 PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: ASPEN! 💙
Sweet Aspen visited us after getting into a potentially toxic amount of medication. While this quiet, reserved girl may have been shy, she quickly stole the hearts of our staff with her sweet personality! 💕
Aspen’s mischievous side didn’t stop there! About a month later, this little troublemaker returned to us after helping herself to some oatmeal raisin cookies! 🍪🐶
We’re happy to share that Aspen is home and has recovered well from both visits! We’re so glad that this sweet girl is feeling better and back to enjoying life at home! 💕🐾

Viking Veterinary Hospital in Moscow is your resource for 24/7 emergency pet care, veterinary surgery, and compassionate critical care when your pet needs it most.

10/27/2026

Glow sticks may be fun for Halloween, but they can be unpleasant for pets who bite into them!

The liquid inside is generally not considered toxic, but it can cause a strong bitter taste, excessive drooling, foaming, and mouth irritation. If your pet chews on a glow stick or glow jewelry, rinse their mouth with water and monitor them closely. 🐾

If symptoms persist or you’re concerned, contact our team for guidance. https://vvhidaho-moscow.com/contact/

10/26/2026

🍂 Every fall hike has a story to tell, but not every surprise along the trail is a good one.

As the seasons change, keep an eye out for hidden hazards like slippery, leaf-covered paths, wild mushrooms, and shorter daylight hours. A little extra awareness can help keep every adventure safe, so you and your pet can enjoy all the beauty autumn has to offer.

Planning a fall outing with your four-legged explorer? Save this post as a reminder before you hit the trail! 🐾

10/26/2026

🐾 MEET THE TEAM 🐾
Meet Lluvia, one of our Client Service Representatives (CSRs)!
Originally from Olympia, Washington, Lluvia is currently a student at Washington State University (WSU), majoring in Zoology with a minor in Animal Science and Wildlife Ecology. Her passion for animals extends beyond the hospital, she has a full house of five pets, including one dog, two cats, a crested gecko, and a hognose snake! 🐶🐱🦎🐍
When she’s not studying or caring for animals, Lluvia enjoys reading, road trips, hiking, learning new skills, and exploring her creative side through fiber arts.
We’re excited to have Lluvia as part of our Viking Veterinary Hospital family! Help us give her a warm welcome in the comments! 💙